Agenda

Supply Chain Canada event of the year will showcase an impressive line-up of keynote speakers, panel discussions and breakout sessions that will focus on two learning pillars - Driving Strategic Advantage and Thinking Globally, Acting Locally. The content within these learning pillars is designed to provide an optimized learning experience for attendees and deliver a blueprint of what lies ahead for our profession.

Learning Pillar 1

Driving Strategic Advantage. This learning pillar will shed light on the future of the supply chain. The educational sessions within this pillar will feature all things technology including artificial intelligence, internet of things and data analytics as well as current perspectives around sustainability, cybersecurity, and the geopolitical environment we live in.

Learning Pillar 2

Thinking Globally, Acting Locally. This learning pillar highlights the importance of thinking globally and executing locally when developing and implementing supply chain strategies for efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability. Some of the topics addressed in this learning pillar includes minority sourcing issues, economic trends in the social environment and others.

18 October
Day 1
19 October
Day 2
20 October
Day 3
TIME (MT)
EVENT/ACTIVITY
6:00-9:00 PM
Conference Kick Off – Saskatoon Street Fair
Delta Bessborough Hotel
8:00-8:15 AM
Opening Ceremonies & Welcome Address
8:15-9:15 AM
Opening Keynote Address
Topic
A stronger relationship between indigenous people and Canadians begins with understanding. What we inherited and the role truth and reconciliation play in business, social, and more.
Speaker
Prior Chief Cadmus Delorme
9:15-10:15 AM
Keynote Panel Discussion
Topic
Imagine the Supply Chain of the Future. Real-life examples on procurement transformation, hiring practices, sustainability & choice and strategic partnership to strengthen your supply chain.
Panelists
Mike Croza - Managing Principal, Supply Chain Alliance
Tanya Roach - Director Procurement, Federated Cooperative Limited
Doug Romanuk - Senior VP, Bison Transport
Moderator
Sean Baker - Senior Consultant, MacDonald Search Group
10:15-11:00 AM
Sponsor Showcase and Refreshments
11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Breakout Sessions
Topic
Technology in Supply Chain and How it Creates Value
Speaker
Corrie Banks - Sr. Director of Logistics Solutions Engineering, TrinityRail


Topic
How do you take a nice idea like collaboration and achieve real results? Successes and Challenges of Managing a Shared, Collaborative Procurement Program
Speaker
Mary Friedrich - ShareIT Manager, Cybera


Topic
It’s About More than Resilience:  Securing the Supply Chain from Growing Cyber Threats
Speaker
Tina Beaudry-Mellor – Partner, Cyber Strategy & Risk Advisory, Deloitte Canada
12:00-1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00-2:00 PM
Keynote Address
Topic
A Long-Term Multi-Modal Infrastructure & Gateways Strategy: Getting Canada’s Natural Resources to the World
Speaker
Murad Al-Katib - President and CEO, AGT Food and Ingredients Inc.
2:00-3:00 PM
Plenary Session Address
Topic
The “Success-Energy” Reset - How to Regain Focus + Recharge Work and Life in Our New World of Work
Speaker
Michelle Cederberg - Health and Productivity Expert
3:00-3:15 PM
Sponsor Showcase and Refreshments
3:20-4:20 PM
Breakout Sessions
Topic
Indigenous Brands Soaring: Global Reach, Indigenous Ways of Knowing, and Entrepreneurial Renewal
Speaker
Peter Gosselin - President, Red River Indigenous Brands


Topic
Maximizing Value through Social Procurement
Speakers
Scott Masson - Partner, MLT Aikins
Danielle Graf - Partner, MLT Aikins


Topic
A Platform approach to enable Risk-Resilient Supply Chain Operations
Speakers
Venkat Vasan - Regional Vice President, Center of Excellence for Digital Supply Chain & Industry 4.0, SAP Americas
6:30-9:00 PM
Fellow Award Gala Dinner – Special Presentation by Buffalo Boy
8:00-8:15 AM
Welcome Address
8:15-9:15 AM
Opening Keynote Address
Topic
A Global Economic Outlook – The challenges and opportunities facing Canada
Speaker
Meena Aier - Manager, Economic And Political Intelligence Centre, Export Development Canada
9:15-10:15 AM
Keynote Panel Discussion
Topic
Managing Risks and Supporting Accountability throughout the Public Procurement Cycle
Panelists
Grace Laminski - Manager of Supply Chain, Alberta Energy Regulator
Matt Wilkinson - Director of Corporate Procurement, Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation
Cindy Kieu - Branch Director, Edmonton Police Service Procurement & Contract Services
Mary Friedrich - ShareIT Manager, Cybera
Richard LeBlanc - Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management, FCC
Moderator
Allan To - President and CEO, Supply Canada, Alberta Institute
10:15-11:15 AM
Sponsor Showcase and Refreshments
11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Breakout Sessions
Topic
From Buzzword to Action: Using Data-Driven Strategies to Embed Sustainability in Supply Chain Decision-Making
Speaker
Hugo Fuentes - CEO, The Owl Solutions


Topic
The Natural Fit Between Supply Chains and a Circular Economy: The What, Why and How
Speaker
Tanis Ostermann - Founder & Principal, CanSustain


Topic
Elevating Your Brand on LinkedIn
Speaker
Sabita Singh - President, Trivetta Consulting
12:30-1:30 PM
Luncheon Keynote Address
Topic
Rethinking Supply Chain Practices through ESG Principles
Speaker
Larry Berglund - Principal, Presentations Plus Training and Consulting
1:30-2:30 PM
Panel Discussion
Topic
Sustainably Improving Agricultural Productivity to Meet Increasing Demand
Panelists
Brett Casavant - CEO, C-Merak
Sav Bellissimo - Store Brands Manager, FCL
Jeff Gross - Co-founder Pacific Ridge Corporation & Farmer
Moderator
Bryan Kosteroski - Executive Director of the ACS and Saskatchewan, Food Industry Development Centre Board Member
2:30-3:15 PM
2023 SCC National Conference Closing Address
Decoration